Sans Superellipse Emdab 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Absentia Display' and 'Absentia Sans' by DR Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, product branding, headlines, signage, tech marketing, clean, contemporary, technical, dynamic, friendly, modernization, approachability, speed, clarity, system consistency, rounded corners, oblique slant, squared curves, compact joints, open apertures.
A slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction: curves read as softened superellipses, and corners are consistently radiused rather than sharp. Strokes are even and monolinear, with smooth, continuous terminals and a steady diagonal stress created by the oblique angle. Proportions are slightly compact with tidy internal spaces, and many joins feel engineered—straight segments transition into rounded bowls with controlled, geometric curvature. The forms favor clarity over flourish, keeping counters open and shapes stable across letters and figures.
It performs well in short-to-medium settings where a modern, forward-leaning sans is needed—UI labels, product pages, packaging, and tech-oriented headlines. The rounded geometry keeps it approachable for signage and brand systems that want a clean, engineered feel without hard edges.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a subtle friendliness coming from the rounded corners and smooth terminals. The oblique stance adds motion and urgency without feeling aggressive, giving it a sleek, contemporary voice suitable for interface and branded communication.
The design appears aimed at a contemporary geometric sans that merges squared structure with rounded comfort, using an oblique angle to convey speed and modernity while maintaining legibility and visual consistency across text and numerals.
Numerals match the letterforms in geometry and rounding, with clear differentiation and a consistent slant. Diagonals and verticals keep a disciplined rhythm, while rounded bowls and softened corners prevent the texture from becoming overly rigid.